SWIFT
RIVER OPENS
October 31, 2001 -
There’s great news
originating from the MDC in consultation with the MWRA concerning the
Swift River watershed in Belchertown. Contrary to published reports the
agencies have decided to lift the current security ban on Thursday,
November 8th (not Nov. 1st), and allow fly anglers
access to the ¾ mile stretch of prime trout habitat south of Winsor
Dam. This means that the fabled "Y Pool" and environs will
once again be fair game and regulations on the entire system will revert
back to the pre-September 11th status quo. This announcement is sure to
take some of the pressure off the lower river and disburse anglers more
evenly throughout the watershed. Keep in mind that until January 1st
the Swift remains catch and release, artificials only, south of the Rt.
9 bridge to Cady Lane and FFO, C&R above it.
NEFT ANNOUNCES
PROGRAMS
The New England Fly Tyers have released their fall/winter schedule
of events. On November 12th the club will host noted
Bostonian, Jack Gartside, innovator of a variety of saltwater patterns.
Jack will demonstrate his unique and quite eccentric style of tying. On
December 10th, join one of the world’s leading authorities
of streamer flies, Mike Martinek, for an evening of instruction in the
Carrie Stevens tradition of fly tying. Mike will favor the audience with
the popular Gray Ghost along with a few of his own creations. On January
14th renowned author, Dick Talleur will be on hand to tutor
us in the "Catskill" style of fly tying. Dick will tie a
traditional dry fly, a parachute and a Wulff pattern.
Club events take place
from 7-9pm at the 8-Point Sportsman’s Club located on Beaman Rd. in
Sterling. There is a $5 cover charge for non-members. The public is
cordially invited to participate.
TU REORGANIZES
Many of you may not be aware that there has been a major effort to
revitalize the Greater Worcester Chapter #148 of Trout Unlimited. The
next meeting is slated for Thursday, November 8th, to be held
at the Marlborough Fish & Game at 7:00 PM. The guest speaker will be
accomplished fishing guide, lecturer and author, Jack Smola. Jack’s
presentation will be entitled "Rivers of Western Massachusetts and
Connecticut." The meeting agenda will also include an election of
officers and board members, a discussion on chapter initiatives, and the
selection of a chapter volunteer to act as a delagate to the restoration
of Red Brook in Southern Massachusetts.
For more info on this
effort please contact Ric Weeks @ 508.740.4798, or Email mcriverfish@netscape.net
Good fishing and safe
wading,
JB
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